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The fourth part of the world by Toby Lester · Booklabria

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The fourth part of the world

HistoryVoyages and travels

The fourth part of the world

Name: The fourth part of the world
Author: Toby Lester

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First published: 2009
Language: English
Editions: 7

Synopsis

In 1901, Josef Fischer accidentally discovered the Waldseemuller Map of 1507 - the first map to depict the world largely as we know it. This book tells the story of the voyagers and thinkers who created this remarkable map and ushered in the New World.

Subjects: History
Voyages and travels
Maps
Discoveries in geography
Cartography
Travelers' writings
Set in: America
Time: To 1500
Characters: Marco Polo

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